Test cricket of 2023 has ended. The longest format of the game entertained the fans a lot, with Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Ashes and World Test Championship Final, all happening in the space of 12 months. Many players had a great year in Test cricket in 2023.
However, not always do the players end up having a good time with the bat in Test matches. Sometimes, the batters lose their wickets before scoring a single run in the innings as well. In this listicle now, we will look at the top five players with the most ducks in Test matches of 2023.
5. Usman Khawaja – 3 ducks in Test cricket in 2023
Australia’s Usman Khawaja was the highest run-scorer in Test matches this year. However, Khawaja also features on this list because he got out for zero thrice during the year.
4. Todd Murphy – 3 ducks in Test cricket in 2023
Todd Murphy came into the limelight after his brilliant performances in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The spinner had a tough time with the bat though as he got out for zero thrice.
3. Mohammed Siraj – 3
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj also registered three ducks this year. The right-arm pacer got a chance to bat nine times, and out of those nine innings, he scored zero in three of them.
2. Avishka Fernando – 3 ducks
Sri Lankan player Avishka Fernando played only six innings in 2023, and in half of them, he could not even open his account. He scored only 18 runs, with his highest score being 10.
1. Mir Hamza – 3 ducks
Pakistan’s left-arm fast bowler Mir Hamza played two Tests in 2023 and recorded three ducks. He played four innings, where he scored two runs in one inning and got out for zero in the other three.
